Aberdeen hosts Kurt Cobain Day in honor of Nirvana frontman

Musician Kurt Cobain was honored on his birthday in his hometown of Aberdeen during the first official Kurt Cobain Day. The event was modest and somewhat sad, but the tone was fitting for an event honoring a man who tapped teen angst in the early 90s and had a strained relationship with his hometown. The day comes before Nirvana's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April.

By By JOSHUA TRUJILLO

on February 20, 2014 9:41 PM

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Joe Ty of the band Black Top Demon lights his guitar on fire after a renegade performance on the sidewalk outside the Aberdeen Museum of History during the first annual Kurt Cobain Day in Aberdeen, Wash., on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. The town formally recognized Cobain with a new statue and exhibit at the museum. Along with Ty, drummer Ian Pearson performed on his drum set in the back of the van. less

Joe Ty of the band Black Top Demon lights his guitar on fire after a renegade performance on the sidewalk outside the Aberdeen Museum of History during the first annual Kurt Cobain Day in Aberdeen, Wash., on ... more

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Nirvana fans gather under the Wishkah River bridge near Cobain Landing as they listen to Nirvana music on a cell phone during the first annual Kurt Cobain Day in Aberdeen.

Nirvana fans gather under the Wishkah River bridge near Cobain Landing as they listen to Nirvana music on a cell phone during the first annual Kurt Cobain Day in Aberdeen.

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Aaron Burckhard, the original drummer for the band Nirvana, speaks during the first annual Kurt Cobain Day.

Aaron Burckhard, the original drummer for the band Nirvana, speaks during the first annual Kurt Cobain Day.

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Aberdeen Mayor Bill Simpson reveals a cement statue of Kurt Cobain by artist Randi Hubbard. Hubbard said she started the statue in the 1990s but it didn't have a home so it sat in storage.

Aberdeen Mayor Bill Simpson reveals a cement statue of Kurt Cobain by artist Randi Hubbard. Hubbard said she started the statue in the 1990s but it didn't have a home so it sat in storage.

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Joe Ty of the band Black Top Demon rocks out with his guitar during a renegade performance on the sidewalk outside the Aberdeen Museum of History.

Joe Ty of the band Black Top Demon rocks out with his guitar during a renegade performance on the sidewalk outside the Aberdeen Museum of History.

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A new statue of Kurt Cobain is shown.

A new statue of Kurt Cobain is shown.

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People sit on a couch said to be once owned by Kurt Cobain.

People sit on a couch said to be once owned by Kurt Cobain.

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The Wishkah River bridge near Cobain Landing is shown during the first annual Kurt Cobain Day in Aberdeen.

The Wishkah River bridge near Cobain Landing is shown during the first annual Kurt Cobain Day in Aberdeen.

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Graffiti is shown on the Wishkah River bridge near Cobain Landing. "From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah" is the title of a live album by Nirvana. The town of Aberdeen formally recognized Cobain with a new statue and exhibit at the Aberdeen Museum of History. less

Graffiti is shown on the Wishkah River bridge near Cobain Landing. "From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah" is the title of a live album by Nirvana. The town of Aberdeen formally recognized Cobain with a new ... more

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Graffiti is shown on the Wishkah River bridge near Cobain Landing.... Photo-5919081.80451 - seattlepi.com